www.trustedsaskatoon.com is proud to be hosting a Talk to the Experts show " The Trusted Show' Every Month on Newstalk 650 ..the first show aired June 9th. 

Sara Wheelwright the Trusted founder and 3 Trusted Partners- Marla Janzen a Trusted SASKATOON REALTOR, Ken Eade , owner of 3'n 1 Construction a Trusted SASKATOON CONTRACTOR  and Leanne Falkowsky owner of the URBAN WALL a Trusted SASKATOON PAINTER  joined Brent Loucks  to chat about Trusted .

Click on the 2 you Tube Videos below on the Trusted Channel for Parts 1 and 2 ENJOY!!

TRUSTED REGINA continues to move full speed ahead and have added a second listing to our REGINA Hotels and Accomodations category and welcome The Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre Regina! The Travelodge Regina is the hard to miss hotel on South Albert because it has the largest indoor waterslide in the city! Not to mention its been completely renovated and is as impressive on the inside as it looks on the outside. Originally known as the Vagabond Motor Inn the building was purchased by a local partnership (which includes the hotel's current owners) in 1982 and became part of the Travelodge chain in 1988. The Travelodge Regina is to this day a locally owned and operated property. So you, the consumer, gets all the perks of the Travelodge brand but you are supporting a business owned by a family right here in Regina who have a real connection to their community.

This is one of the reasons why the general public nominated them as a TRUSTED REGINA HOTEL. The Travelodge Regina is one of the title sponsors of the Chipping for the Cure charity golf tournament in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and they also sponsor and provide donations to hundreds of events, organizations, and causes throughout Saskatchewan. They are proud to be involved and active where they see fit.

Whether you're staying there for work, a wedding or event, or looking for a place to stay during a fun family adventure in the Queen city, you can TRUST that the Travelodge Regina will make you feel at home. It’s the little extras, the personal touches that they do that ensure each and every guest is treated like part of the Travelodge family. As one of their clients said, "I stay at the Regina Travelodge quite often for work and they are a first class organization. They are accommodating, provide great customer service, and the hotel is super clean. I would recommend them to other people I know in a heartbeat!" They also have exceptionally high in house standards of customer service and go above and beyond to be accommodating for your needs whether you are a one time or weekly visitor! Visit the TRAVELODGE REGINA, one of www.trustedregina.com's TRUSTED HOTELS!

The WORST Mortgage EVER!!

The WORST Mortgage Experience Ever?

I have been doing this Mortgage stuff for quite some time now. I have seen some really messed up mortgages…hell, even I have had a brutal Mortgage experience. Mine was more of an “English Second Language” thing – quite frankly, I didn’t have the time to teach English, and explain Canadian Mortgage Practices, to my Scotiabank Underwriter. It was more painful than slamming my fingers in a door…and possibly even worse than carrying a Hide-A-Bed Couch up the stairs! If you read my previous blog here about moving – you would understand the reference!

To be clear…her first language was definitely not English. But it was bad. “How bad was it”, you ask? It was so BAD that I kept pushing the number “1” on my dial pad to get someone who spoke English…while she was talking! Don’t get all excited now and think I am racist or prejudiced…the simple fact is that I am from CANADA…specifically WESTERN CANADA. I speak 2 languages, English and Bad English. Mortgages are complex enough – mix in an inexperienced individual only adds to the already difficult process. Add to that a person who can only piece together fragments of “Broken English”…and you have a recipe for a complete and utter disaster. It’s unavoidable.

Good times.

I sent out an email a few weeks ago to a bunch of people I know and asked them for their help. I wanted to hear of any Mortgage Horror Stories they had experienced or had heard about. It took some time to read through the emails I received, and let me just say, “WOW!” There were a few doozies! None to do with us as the culprit mind you! The one that I personally found to be the most compelling was one that happens way too often. It has to do with “Mortgage Specialists” employed by BIG BANKS. It’s irrelevant to mention it was a CIBC branch…but hey look – I did it anyway! The sad truth is – this practice occurs at all of the Big Banks! It comes down to ignorance…no, that’s not fair…what’s the word I am looking for…not “ignorance” per say…rather the more appropriate term I would suggest would be INCOMPETENCE!

Yeah, that about sums it up. Enjoy the read.

Mr. and Mrs. First Time Home Buyer…the Newly Weds!

This story surrounds a poor fellow and his new wife that were pre-approved to buy a new home from their local bank branch. The very young, about 20 years of age or so as the client puts it, but very polite loan officer sent them on their way with an approval for around the $300k mark – after a short get together in her office.

I forgot to mention – this took place back in the “Bidding War” Days in 2007 when the market was really hopping…in REGINA, SK. Here, in point form is what happened:

- Pre-approval with local branch (with little Ms. Mortgage Specialist): Approximately $300k

- House hunting for 2 – 3 weeks

- Found several houses they loved

- Put in multiple offers (even with bids above asking price) and none of them were accepted.

The Real Estate Agent told them it was because they kept putting in “Conditions of Finance”. The ALL POWERFUL AND ALL EDUCATED Real Estate Agent (…ummm, in case you missed it that there is sarcasm) convinced the young couple to submit their next offer above asking price with NO Conditions…No Home Inspection, No Gas Line Locate, No FINANCING Conditions, etc. - So…they did just that. They found a house listed for $235k and at their Real Estate Agent’s advice, and the comfort of knowing they were Pre-approved at their Trust Worthy Bank…they put in an offer for $280,000.00 with No Conditions.

-Their offer was accepted!! DUH!

- A large deposit was put down on the home.

- Happy to have finally found a home and have their offer accepted, they went back to local branch to see the loan officer.

- Wouldn’t you know it…the young fresh faced gal was gone…no longer working at the Bank.

- No Problem! The clients were simply introduced to a new loan officer!

- New Loan officer looked but couldn’t find the Pre-Approval…so took a new application…a formality they were told.

- DENIED! NO MORTGAGE FOR YOU! (Guess they shouldn’t have asked for any Bread…hahaha – good old Seinfeld references…they never get old!)

- WHY you ask? Well, it turns out that the husband had an “over draft” on his Account with a small un-paid balance (about $200.00 according to the client) from when he was a Student attending university in Saskatoon in 2003. It had evolved from simply being an over draft and was turned in to an automatic DEFAULTED LOAN, and was sent to a 3rd party Collection Agency for recovery! It was never recovered –

 as he had never been made aware of it he says. Before he left the Bank that day, he paid it off.

- But that’s not all…the original loan officer (you remember her…the 20 year old Mortgage Specialist with YEARS of Home ownership under her belt and plenty of financial experience….you guessed it, more sarcasm) she failed to SEE this as she apparently looked at an old credit report that was on file rather than pulling a current one! GASP!

- “The Hits Just Keep On Coming”…the clients had borrowed their down payment from their parents – and had used most of it for the deposit.

- After leaving the bank, they immediately contacted their most trusted Real Estate Agent to get him to stop the deal. He said they would “forfeit their deposit and could be taken to court for failing to hold up their purchase agreement and for causing the Seller’s unnecessary hardship for taking their home off the market! “

- Unless they could come up with some way to get new financing arrangements. FYI…Only 1 day had lapsed (a Friday at that)…imagine the hardship of those poor seller’s in the midst of a HOT Market with Multiple Offers over the listing price coming in on every home on the market…my heart breaks for them.

- Moving on, the Real Estate Agent scolded Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed for “wasting his time and for coming to him with a FAKE approval.” -

 You think it can’t get any worse don’t you…well it does

– they told the Agent they were not happy being scolded like children and they were going to use someone else…”Not So FAST!”

– they had signed a Buyer’s agreement…they were over a barrel

– they were obligated to complete the sale with him.

- The clients, already having borrowed money from their parents, told them the story…they had no other options; they asked their parents for their help. LUCKILY, there is a happy ending

– the parents had worked with me (Jason) before I opened FOCUS and they called me on my cell phone to see what I could do, if anything. To answer your question, “YES”, I saved the day.

It was the Saturday of the Labour Day weekend when I took the call

– for those of you who know me…you would be right to assume I was sitting in my boat-fishing…and enjoying a cold and frosty beverage (once again, I will say no more – lest I incriminate myself!). I spoke to the parents and listened to the story. It sounded fishy to me (yes – I admit it – that poorly placed pun was definitely intended!).

I made arrangements to meet with the clients the following morning. On the following Sunday, I got up – drove back to the city (in my hot rod Plymouth Breeze!!) and I met with the kids and their parents.

Well of course they came to FOCUS!! Did you really think it would have ended any other way? Come on…it’s no secret – we are pretty much the best there is at what we do! In the end, I managed to complete the transaction for them. It was really quite simple. They even got a better rate than their Bank had pre-approved them for!

So, how did I do it? Like I said, it was really quite simple.

First, I know the Mortgage Rules.

Secondly, I know what my lenders will and won’t look at.

Third, I knew I could set up a contingency for the Parents to buy the house as a 2nd home if necessary.

Lastly, and perhaps most important, I used a little thing I like to refer to as “COMMON SENSE”. It was painfully obvious that Mr. Newlyweds past transgression was an isolated event. I simply explained it to the lender – and the rest is history. T

hat’s all for today!

Jason Dornstauder AMP Accredited Mortgage Professional

Have you got a Horror Story you would like to share?

Email it to Jason@focusmortgagesolutions.com 

You can Find Jason and the FOCUS Mortgage Solutions Team (Mortgage Brokerage License 315760) online at www.focusmortgagesolutions.com , at 104 - 438 Victoria Avenue Regina,or check out their listing on TRUSTED in the REGINA MORTGAGE category ...they are your REGINA MORTGAGE EXPERTS!

Thanks Jason, we always appreciate you down to earth honest take on all things..especially all things MORTGAGE in Regina.

Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE & TRUSTED of course!

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www.trustedregina.com is adding new business weekly as we continue serving YOU the public.

Another one of those great businesses to join the Regina Directory of Excellence is Worby Wealth Management...the first TRUSTED REGINA FINANCIAL ADVISOR to be featured on the REGINA DIRECTORY ..lets tell you all about Chris Worby...and why he deserves the Thumbs up! 

Choosing Worby Wealth Management to help you plan and live your dreams means you have someone who sees the person behind the numbers. Chris Worby is the kind of financial guy who knows the math behind investing but who recognizes that understanding the people he deals with is the real key to being a successful financial planner. Chris believes that clients should have more than a 'Hi' and 'Thank You' and a bunch of copies of paperwork after meeting, rather that there should be a true consideration of their clients' goals and how to achieve them...the paperwork is the formal part! Chris has been in the REGINA Financial Services industry since 2001..,..just in time for 9/11, accounting scandals like Worldcom and Enron, and the end of the dot com bust so you know you are working with someone who has seen the rise and fall of the financial markets. He came along this profession the old fashioned way as his both his Dad and Grandfather were in the business making him a 3rd generation financial planner.

As one of TRUSTED REGINA's FINANCIAL ADVISORS Chris also gives actual advice...meaning that he will listen and provide alternatives but he that he ultimately strives to give sound recommendations he can stand behind. Speaking of standing behind, he also doesn't bring just any financial product or manager in front of his clients, he takes the time to consider each one thoughtfully and determine if its a solid option.

When we spoke with Chris' clients in the verification process, the feedback was impressive, click here to read what they had to say. The general consensus is proof that Chris does take the time to know his clients and that he cares as much as they do about their dreams. And really, you couldn't ask for more than that in a TRUSTED REGINA FINANCIAL PLANNER, could you?

Cardbored?: Using Eco Friendly Moving Boxes vs Cardboard 

People move. Once every five years, on average, we gather every single thing we own and we pack it up, transport it and unpack it somewhere else, making home in a new place. The status quo as you read this, is to do all that packing and transporting with cardboard boxes. Whether you find them behind a liquor store or buy them brand new, it’s a disposable paper product, that sooner, rather than later, ends up as waste. (yes yes, they can be recycled, but just wait, it’s not so simple. we’ll address this directly in a future post.)

Try sourcing Eco Friendly Boxes  take sturdy, stackable plastic boxes and rent them out in whichever quantity and for whatever duration is required to make the move. So what’s the difference? It’s simple: reuse. 400 times !!! Cardboard averages just less than two uses, and is virtually useless after 5 or, at best, 10 times around the block. But hey, it’s also obvious that plastic requires way more energy to produce than a good old flimsy cardboard job. Bingo, 100% correct. It takes approximately 8x more energy to produce an eco box than it would to produce a cardboard box of equivalent capacity. What that number means is that once an eco box has been used eight times, every additional use does not require the input of additional material resources. There's 392 uses left to go and 392 cardboard boxes that don't need to be made.

So to be clear, we’re not saying everyone should buy ECO moving boxes nd keep their own in their garage. They may reuse them a few times, but that would have a higher impact than owning some cardboard. The idea is that you take a durable product and facilitate its shared use as moving boxes by the community at large. So what’s the actual impact of cardboard? And what do we save by using eco friendly moving boxes? We’ll talk about what we’ve done so far in the last three years, but we’ll also visualize the bigger picture too, what impact it will have when Eco Boxes becomes status quo. So far, since one eco box suppplier (FrogBox moving boxes) currently in circulation have been used over 250,000 times. This means 223 Metric Tonnes of cardboard were not used. And 587 MTCE (Metric Tonnes Carbon Equivalent) avoided in waste and production...for example packing tape,  the tape that holds those boxes together accounts for an uncertain but more toxic portion of the footprint of the box and cannot be recycled.

And so what does that 587 MTCE (CO2) number mean?

◦ It’s equivalent to one car driving 1,920,000 kilometers (which is five one way trips to the moon [or two and a half round trips, but that leaves you stuck on the moon, and also, what road are you driving on?])!

◦ Which is the same as 60 cars doing 32,000 kms.

◦ Or 190 individual people not flying to New York from Vancouver (planes use a lot of fuel).

◦ Or powering 73 avg North American homes for a whole year!

Small potatoes? Yeah, we’re not the big fry yet, but so that’s where things look interesting. 55 million people move every year in the USA and Canada and that means 1.9 billion boxes and as much as 271,662 MTCE assuming all cardboard boxes are actually used twice (another future post in the works here). And just to toot the horn: let’s mention that FrogBox moving boxes are strong, sport a waterproof tub design (lids attached!), have handles and don’t need to be taped together or broken down when you’re done.

Which all, ahem, saves you time. Time is still important too, right?.

Stay Trusted my friends ..SAFE and TRUSTED of course!

www.trustedregina.com is PURELY POSITIVE.

www.trustedregina.com works for YOU the public..we work extremely hard to find the Trusted businesses we feature on the Regina Directory and we do all the running around and checking on those businesses so YOU don't have to ..no other directory OR service out there offers the public the unique service that we do at Trusted and we take our job very seriously.

The Trusted businesses we feature all share commonalities...they do business with INTEGRITY and with GOOD INTENT..and each of them are contracted to uphold the 5 Trusted Guarantees. If any of the Trusted Regina Businesses failed to meet their contractual obligations with Trusted and we found that there was just cause, we will remove the businesses immediately from the site...thats why you KNOW YOU CAN TRUST us..we are the Real Deal, and the philosophy we hold to is that no-one should be in a position of loss because they chose to do business with a Trusted Partner! 

Check out the Recent GLOBAL REGINA Interview with Sara Wheelwright the Trusted Online Directories Founder ..click HERE

Our latest Trusted Regina Insurance partner stands together with us, and certainly deserves their place in the ranks of Trusted Regina Businesses..here we tell you about Dusyk & Barlow and why they belong on the REGINA DIRECTORY of Trusted Businesses.  

Dusyk & Barlow

Dusyk & Barlow is a locally owned and operated Regina insurance business where you know you will be taken care of by some who knows their stuff and who genuinely cares about you.In fact not only do they know insurance but both Rob Barlow (Albert Street office) and Stephen Barlow (University Park office) are actually part of the 4th generation of Barlows in the Regina Insurance industry!

Starting with Garnet Barlow back in 1936 the agency evolved along the way to include Brian Dusyk in 1993 leading to the current Dusyk & Barlow Insurance Brokers of today. What does this mean for you? Well it means if you need any kind of insurance for pretty much any kind of job, industry, or personal need, Dusyk & Barlow can help you find the right product and that they certainly have PLENTY of experience and will have pretty much handled any and all situations you could think of! They KNOW insurance and they also are dedicated and committed to providing the best possible service in a very personalized and professional manner.

The staff ( read about them here) at both convenient locations are always ready with a smile and are willing to help you with whatever you need.

Dusyk & Barlow are Professional Regina Insurance Brokers You Can Trust ...It’s a reputation they've built in the Saskatchewan community, based on honest, reliable, personalized service to their clients. They have a commitment to maintain a high standard of excellence in all that they do and their goal is to establish a relationship of mutual trust with each of their clients.

Their Aims are laid out on their website for all to see :

1. to provide you the very best service.
2. to reduce gaps in coverage.
3. to reduce your insurance cost.

Their objectives are :

1. to be honest and fair in all our dealings,
2. to be interested in people and their problems,
3. to treat our clients’ needs as though they were our own.

Let this family Regina insurance business look after your family's insurance needs!

Go and see them today..Check out their listing HERE  in the REGINA INSURANCE Category and read what their clients said about them!

 East location

South Location

They are your REGINA FLOORING Expert on the REGINA DIRECTORY of experts!

Carpet Care

Easy, proactive steps will keep your carpet looking good over time.

• Don't track dirt inside Placing walk-off mats outside all entrances will help absorb soil and moisture and trap excessive dirt, sand, grit, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked into the home.
• Clean mats on a regular basis (or sooner, when they need it) so they don't become sources of soil themselves.
• Use a quality pad A good carpet pad not only gives better resilience and comfort underfoot, it can extend the life of your carpet, especially on stairs. Because some carpets carry warranties with specific density and thickness requirements, be sure and review your warranty before purchasing your pad. Explore varieties of carpet pad.
• Occasionally move heavy furniture- Moving your furniture on occasion won't just renew the feel of your room, it will also help avoid excessive pile crushing. Also consider using carpet protectors under the legs of tables, chairs, and other furniture to help distribute the weight. Damage can occur if you use chairs or appliances with rollers or casters without a chair pad designed specifically for carpet. Protect carpet when moving furniture When moving heavy wheeled furniture (pianos, buffets, etc.), prevent damage by placing a protective barrier of heavy cardboard or plywood between the wheels and the carpet.
• Clean your area rugs -If you use area rugs on your carpet, be sure to clean them regularly, and make sure you clean and restore the pile of the carpet underneath as well. Also, be sure to check area rugs for colorfastness before placing them on carpet because the colour in some rugs may bleed through. After cleaning your carpet, allow it to dry completely before replacing rugs.
• Reduce periods of direct sunlight- Protect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with blinds, shades, or awnings.
• Vacuum frequently for long-term beauty- The most important step in caring for your carpet is vacuuming it thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high-traffic areas. Walking on soiled carpet allows the soil particles to work their way below the surface of the pile where they are far more difficult to remove and can damage the carpet fibers. Frequent vacuuming removes these particles from the surface before problems occur. For rooms with light traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes twice weekly and the entire area once weekly. In areas with heavy traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes daily and the entire area twice weekly. Up to three passes of the machine will suffice for light soiling, but five to seven passes are necessary for heavily soiled areas. Change the vacuuming direction occasionally to help stand the pile upright and reduce matting.

Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Care

Learn how to keep it looking great while standing up to the toughest household conditions.

Maintenance guidelines

•Use a damp cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.

•For tough spots, such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, or tar, use acetone/nail polish remover on a clean white cloth, then wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue.

•Sweep, dust, or vacuum the floor regularly with the hard floor attachment (not the beater bar) to prevent accumulation of dirt and grit that can scratch or dull the floor finish.

•Periodically clean the floor with cleaning products made specifically for hardwood or laminate floor care.

•Protect your flooring to keep it looking like new

•Entry mats will help collect the dirt, sand, grit, and other substances such as oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked onto your floor.

•To prevent slippage of area rugs, use an approved vinyl rug underlayment.

•Use floor protectors and wide-load bearing leg bases/rollers to minimize the chance of indentations and scratches from heavy objects. As a rule, the heavier the object, the wider the floor protector.

•Avoid excessive exposure to water during periods of inclement weather.

•Keep your pets nails trimmed to prevent them from scratching your floor.

•Never try to slide heavy objects across the floor.

•A protective mat should be used for furniture or chairs with castors. While cleaning is easy, there are a few things to avoid:

•Don't use oil based, wax, polish, or strong ammoniated or abrasive cleaners.

•Don't use steel wool or scouring powder.

•Don't wash or wet-mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soap detergent, or any other liquid cleaning material. This could cause swelling, warping, delamination, and joint-line separation, and void the warranty.

•Don't use any type of buffing machine.

FLOORING EXPERTS right here in REGINA ...on THE REGINA DIRECTORY of excellence!

Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE AND TRUSTED REGINA Of course!

Your Regina Mortgage Broker Feels Your PAIN!

Moving…Aargh!!

DISCLAIMER: You just know it’s gonna be good when you see the word “DISCLAIMER” to start! Hahaha! What you are about to read is my personal take on the exciting experience referred to as, “Moving”. Keep in mind, I love to rant – and most of what you are going to read has been intentionally composed with a “tongue in cheek” overtone.

Please enjoy responsibly!

Packing: Where to Start?!

Can I just toss out some of this stuff? Maybe leave it as a Bonus for the people moving in?

Wrapping Glass Ware: Wrap carefully…after all you don’t want to break the dishes or your aunt’s “Pig Figurine” collection or those DUMB “Precious Moments” knick knacks!

Organizing a Moving Party: You know these guys…the ones who say, “You can call on Me! I will help you Move!”…and usually these are the guys that never show up…you know who you are!

Cleaning Up: It’s bad enough you have to pack up every room…now you have to clean it?! Totally unacceptable! Well -Suck it Up Princess – get the Swiffer!

Loading Vehicles: As much as we want to avoid it – we usually end up doing it…unless you hire one of those fancy Moving Companies. But even then…there are those “Special Things” we need to move ourselves…you know what I’m talking about…the “Special Things!” (I won’t say anymore on the subject…for fear I may incriminate myself! Hahaha!)

Carrying the Couch: This is usually a “One Part Tetris” and “Twenty Parts Cursing!” You nearly need an engineering degree just to fit one of these things through the Front Door!

Carrying the Hide-A-Bed Couch: All of the above…AND IT’S HEAVY! Not just heavy…but HEAVY! My God! Who thought this was a good idea to put in the BASEMENT! I love carrying HEAVY objects UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS! I just can’t wait to try to get it through the Front Door! CURSE YOU HIDE-A-BED Manufactures!

Carrying the Dressers, Bed Side Tables, Beds: Not as bad as the Couch…but still a drag. You have to take out all the drawers, dismantle the bed…oh, and let’s talk about those AWESOME Steel Bed Frames! The “Wall Gashers!” No matter how careful you are…you can count on hitting the wall…and either making a sweet dent – or a dirty looking gouge.

Moving is FUN!

Keeping the Dog or the Kids Entertained:

Okay…Pet’s – toss ‘em in the kennel, or tie them up in the backyard – Easy!

Kids on the other hand…you shouldn’t tie them up in the backyard. I am a parent – and I have had to move with Kids…it’s incredible how they pick the most in-opertune time to come and “ask you a question” or “need your help”. Usually you are on the bottom end of the dreaded Hide-A-Bed (CURSE YOU!!) and your 5 year old runs up behind you in a panic and says, “DAD! COME QUICK!!”…talk about being between a rock and hard place…you can’t just drop the couch – you immediately think that your child’s life is in peril…”What’s Wrong?” you ask…then, the reply, “I found a bug!”. Yup – that’s what they do.

The Drive to the New House: You have one guy driving with one arm out the window holding the mattress to the roof of the car (okay, so that actually has happened to me…I admit – I am cheap.), and then you have your “buddy” with all the “Fragile/Breakable” items driving ahead of you like he is Mario Andretti and is urgent need of getting to a toilet (potty humour…it’s always funny)!!

PAYING the Mover: It beats moving the Hide-A-Bed…but it still sucks. Especially when you have calculated for 4 hours and they “surprise” you with a BONUS hour that you just didn’t account for, making it 5 hours…I’m not making this up either…you may get charged for a full hour for both their drive FROM their place of business and back TO their place of business! What’s worse – these bandits won’t even open the door to unload the furniture until you pay in full! I love surprises. How about you?

Unloading the Vehicles: Of course you start with Mario Andretti’s Vehicle…not really Mario – just your idiot friend who thinks he is Mario. You just know something has to be broken! And surprisingly – nothing is broken, correction, nothing is ”noticeably” broken…just wait, it’s coming…see “Unpacking”.

Unpacking: You finally get to the new house, you’ve unloaded everything in to the empty home…and now it’s time to put everything in it’s designated spot. Everything is just fine. The dishes aren’t broken, your Aunt’s figurines have made it, even the Flat Screen has made it without incident. Then you notice it…that prized possession that means so much to you…it’s broken. Why? It’s the eternal cosmic question – there is no answer. It just is. It’s always MY STUFF that Get’s Broken! It never fails – when something breaks – it’s usually mine…and “No.”, I did not break it. And nobody else knows what could have possibly happened!

Cleaning Up: Yes, you had to do it at the old house – but guess what – the NEW home is likely not clean enough for your “INSERT FEMALE HERE” (wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother, etc), okay – so maybe it’s unfair to point the finger at the ladies – but from my experience…and being a “FULL ON DUDE” – As long as there is no “offensive smells” – I am good to go – Cleaning the new place become s”optional” – it usually waits until “INSERT FEMALE HERE” comes along and makes me do it.

Keeping Your Moving Buddies Sober: I admit it, I bribe my friends with the promise of Cold Beer if they help me move. The problem though is that my friends don’t see it as a “reward” for helping me, rather they see it as – “FREE BEER! GET AS MUCH NOW BEFORE ANYONE ELSE GETS HERE!!” – and this usually begins when they show up….and apparently, 7:30 in the morning is “not too early for a beer”. —

There you have it. So, now that you know how I feel about moving…please don’t ask me to help you move. Unless of course you have Free Beer!

In fact..it seems like alot of trouble..you should stay where you are and just re-finance... I can help with that!

Jason

You can Find Jason and the FOCUS Mortgage Solutions Team (Mortgage Brokerage License 315760) online at www.focusmortgagesolutions.com , at 104 - 438 Victoria Avenue Regina,or check out their listing on TRUSTED in the REGINA MORTGAGE category ...they are your REGINA MORTGAGE EXPERTS!

Thanks Jason, we always appreciate you down to earth honest take on all things..especially all things MORTGAGE in Regina. Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE & TRUSTED of course!

http://blog.focusmortgagesolutions.com/2012/06/06/your-regina-mortgage-broker-feels-your-pain-moving-aargh/

www.trustedregina.com is adding new business weekly as we continue serving YOU the public.

Another one of those great businesses to join the Regina Directory of Excellence is Carpet Superstores...the latest TRUSTED REGINA FLOORING EXPERTS to be featured on the REGINA DIRECTORY of excellence..lets tell you all about them...and let you know why they deserve the Thumbs up! !

CARPET SUPERSTORES REGINA

If you're looking for good quality flooring at good prices in a casual and friendly store, you should stop in and check out Carpet Superstores. One thing that sets them apart is that they have really low staff turnover...so in the last 8 years since Trent (the owner/manager) opened the doors, its pretty much the exact same people working there now, as when they opened! So its pretty obvious that the guys who work there not only really like their jobs but the know a lot about flooring.

these local guys, who were all born and raised in Regina? They're also Rider fans of course! Ryan told the Trusted Regina team that bad customer service is his pet peeve and that more than anything, even if they are crazy busy, they always try their best to make their customers feel acknowledged and valued. They have lots of people who come there once and then become customers for life. Also all their installers have a minimum of 10 years of experience and they know them personally, so Carpet Superstores are confident they will do as great job installing your flooring as the staff did helping you find the RIGHT flooring!

From HARDWOOD to LAMINATE FLOORING, CARPETS to RUGS ... You can be assured that Carpet Superstores have everything you need ..and with a smile too! Check out their listing on the directory here ..FLOORING REGINA

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